Queimados Population 2026
Queimados has a population of 149,093, making it the #197 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 83× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
149,093
Rank in Brazil
#197
Coordinates
22.72°S, 43.56°W
~37 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
897 km
557 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rio de Janeiro
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro | 6,747,815 | #2 |
| Nova Iguaçu | 823,302 | #20 |
| Duque de Caxias | 818,329 | #21 |
| Campos dos Goytacazes | 511,168 | #40 |
| São João de Meriti | 466,536 | #45 |
| Belford Roxo | 466,096 | #46 |
| Niterói | 456,456 | #48 |
| Volta Redonda | 279,898 | #95 |
Cities near Queimados
- Nova Iguaçu823,302 people · ~12 km away
- Japeri102,149 people · ~13 km away
- Universidade Rural26,371 people · ~15 km away
- Seropédica84,737 people · ~16 km away
- Belford Roxo466,096 people · ~17 km away
- Nilópolis147,281 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Queimados?
Queimados has a population of 149,093 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #197 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Queimados in?
Queimados is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Queimados the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 897 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.